get a little interesting throughout the day. we have some clouds that are building in. other dignitaries that attended 27 degrees at b.w.i. marshall. a service for the late senator daniel inouye. rain comes in from the south. the veteran was the first it is more of an icy mix. japanese american elected to both houses of congress. possibly some sleet. he died of respiratory i think it will be too warm for complications last monday. he was 88 years old. snow. >> it could be dangerous on the george h.w. bush is in stable roads. condition in a houston hospital. the roads for now looking pretty he has been undergoing treatment good. for bronchitis. we start with some of our maps. doctors are still optimistic that bush will make a full 55 on the north side. recovery. he still needs to build up some problem free on the west side. this is 70 from 29 in toward the strength before they can release him. >> i know senator michael crapo beltway. baltimore national pike, up to has been arrested for dui in speed. traffic is running smoothly down

towards edmondson. virginia. iled a field sobriety this is the j.f.x., 50 miles per hour. this is the fort mchenry, 55 test and was arrested just miles per hour. before 1:00 a.m. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. he's due back in court on january 4. >> 28 degrees at b.w.i.. >> the clock winding down as procrastinators scramble to get how do you say thank you to the the last minute christmas gifts. people who deliver your mail or rob roblin joins us live from collector trash? >> that is a good question. towson. a live picture on the beltway at have you seen any shopping york road. activity? we will let you know of any >> a lot of stores are staying problems to avoid thisc1 open 24 hours a day. before you go out shopping, make sure you check the store hours. last minute shoppers. they were hitting the streets yesterday.

if you wore a last-minute shopper, you are not alone. there are a whole bunch of other folks out there. there are 132 million people that have some last-minute shopping to do. 70 million say they will hit the stores on christmas eve. make sure you know there'll be lots of folks shopping also. 17% of people are spending less this year. $586 billion expected in sales this year nationwide. that is the most optimistic forecast since the recession. if you're a shopper, you have all kinds of things to get. >> we are having the time of our lives. this is for the kids. they cannot see that.

>> check the store hours if you're going shopping. lots are open 24 hours a day. rob roblin, wbal-tv 11 news. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. how will you be spending christmas? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> losing streak? what losing streak? the ravens scored early and often against the new york giants with a balanced mix of running and passing. joe flacco did not turn the ball over once. ray rice had over 100 yards.

ray caught his first touchdown of the year. the giants were held to 174 passing yards. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. highlights will be later in >> time to take a look at your sports. >> the mother of a man shot in morning commute. a nice ride out there. killed by baltimore county let's look at some of the area police. and now was her spotted a man roads. 55 on the north side. loitering on edmondson avenue. problem free on the west side. he first refused to come out and then displayed a knife and 63 miles per hour eastbound on pointed it at an officer. 70. this is baltimore national pike. >> the man continued to walk outer loop traffic down towards towards the officer with the 95, problem free at the moment. knife out. he reported continued orders to all clear on the harrisburg drop the knife. expressway down to the beltway. >> he has been a non-violent 55 at the fort mchenry toll person. he has been mentally unstable plaza. no problems at the harbor

from time to time. tunnel. >> he was pronounced dead at an light volume at york road. pretty much like this on every area hospital. major roadway so far this the search continues for a morning. we will let you know if any suspect after a shooting in problems develop. southeast baltimore. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. officers found the victim now we have a check of the forecast with ava. believed to be in his 20's just >> it is quiet for now but before 12:45 on sunday things get a little bit messy afternoon. he was taken to the hospital and this afternoon. a storm system is basically rain is expected to recover. >> a body was found in the inner right now. it is slowly creeping its way up harbor on sunday morning. towards the north as the clouds a passerby discovered the body are building in. around 9:30 near pratt street. this storm will be interacting with called the temperatures. it's unclear how the body let's talk about the arrived in the river. temperatures. you can see the progression of three officers are being hailed this storm. mild air coming across the deep as heroes after pulling a man south. kentucky andacross from a burning truck.

a man lost control of his truck north carolina. temperatures in the 20's in on saturday morning. officers were able to rescue the maryland. the cold air is pushed in place man. he was taken to shock trauma. up against the mountains. >> lawmakers are not getting this is will cause it's become more of a mix. much of a break. two major debates are heating up the rain will interact with the colder temperatures. upper 20's to our north. in washington. we have more from washington. milder on the eastern shore. >> the national rifle 40 degrees downtown. what a difference when you step association remained defiant in out into the airport. his interview with david that is called the heat island gregory. >> if it is crazy to call for effect. the downtown area stay much police and armed security to protect our crazy, then call me warmer than the outskirts. highs in the upper 30's around crazy. >> he dismissed calls for loss. baltimore. >> i don't think that will make low 40's into the afternoon. any difference. >> throughout the country, we have a wintry mix coming people are responding.

some are buying weapons. up. we are not talking about any others protesting at gun shops. >> it is insanity. accumulation on the roads. watch out for the rain and >> lawmakers weigh how to deal sleet. then we changeover to rain by with the issue. the afternoon. another stalemate in fiscal the rain will clear out tonight. cliff negotiations. >> our colleagues are risking there will be dry conditions on the fiscal cliff. >> i think we will fall out of christmas day. the fiscal tree. i will show you the rain-snow >> lawmakers return from their line. the atmosphere is not cold holiday recess on thursday and enough for the pure snow. will have their work cut out for some of it could be next. them. danielle leigh, wbal-tv 11 news. foreratures in the 40's >> 28 degrees on tv hill. christmas day. a u.s. senator is charged with another storm on wednesday into driving under the influence the thursday and there could be some >> george h.w. bush will be snow. >> more americans are parting spending christmas in the hospital. with their money. >> this is a live picture of consumer spending rose .6 of a %

traffic at baltimore national in november. pike. w=!n did you get chips for the party? nope. the boost showed growing consumer confidence. a tablet device -- you are not alone if one is on your christmas list. 19% of adults now own a tablet. we can expect that number to skyrocket in the coming years. the number is expected to jump in the next four years. are you sure you thought of everybody you want to send some christmas cheer to this year? chris clackum has more. >> in decided who to tip, do you

think about tipping your garbage collector? >> the least tipped were the cheese plate? garbage collectors. cheese plate...nope. >> tackling the issue of t i made something better. ♪ you used the oven? boom ips, like who delivers your ♪ [ male announcer ] pillsbury crescents. let the making begin. newspaper or your mechanic. here's a better idea. and certainly the mailman. pillsbury grands! flaky layers biscuits in just 15 minutes the light delicate layers >> you can give a tip of $20 or add a layer of warmth to your next dinner. less but it cannot be in cash. pillsbury grands biscuits let the making begin. >> president obama was among the >> keep in mind firemen, police and, and medics. >> i think it is a good idea to give something to a first responder. >> something does not necessarily have to be a monetary gift. just a sincere thanks will do.

>> anybody you want to thank and give a heartfelt call up to. this is a good time to do it. >> chris clackum, wbal-tv 11 news. >> time now for look for some other business headlines with ellen braitman. >> did you do some last-minute shopping over the weekend? sales on super saturday work stronger than black friday. shipments of everything from clothing to autoparts could be at risk of sitting on open water. a strike would be a huge blow to

the economy. lawmakers are getting more skeptical that congress and president obama can reach a deal. a big drop for stocks on friday. it is costing you last to get to grandma's house. gasoline prices have dropped to the lowest level in years. prices could rise as much as 10% a gallon over the next few days. engineers said motorola working on a top-secret device. featured is a bendable screen. google is looking to release this some time next year. i am ellen braitman with the bloomberg business report. >> 5:23.

a teenager riding the holidays for her community. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. how will you be spending christmas? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

>> the girl is spreading some holiday cheer to some families in carroll county. >> this 16-year-old is busy wrapping christmas presents for low-income families in carroll county that have children with chronic illnesses. >> i like working with kids and i want to be a nurse.

it is nice to be able to help the families. >> she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. the whole community pitches in to donate toys. >> people will comment backed and we have donations and we had donation boxes set up at different restaurants and it would collect donations for us. >> she and santa travel to the kids' homes and delivered the toys. >> they do not expected and you walked in and they are surprised. moneyids don't have the and it is nice to give them a picture and for them to open the presents and for them to be

happy and surprised. >> she hopes this gives them a special memory. >> be able to give them gifts and once you leave it is nice to give them a presents and to see the smile on their faces. >> next up is a fundraising walk this spring. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> what a great spirit she has. >> 5:27. >> if you're a last-minute shopper, you don't have much time left. >> the victim of the perry hall high school gets an early christmas present from one of his idols.

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>> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 5:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i am jennifer franciotti. >> i am sarah call. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. ava is here to take over the forecasts. >> things will get a little messy today. we have traveling and what not.

we are watching a storm moving in from the south. it could come as a wintry mix. the rain right now in southern virginia. increasing clouds today. this could begin as a sleet and rain mix. it will change all to rain and we're not talking any accumulation. highs in the upper 30's. >> not a lot of people on the roads. >> things would get busy as people go shopping. 55 on the north side. moving very well over towards the west side. this is baltimore national pike. traffic moving without delay. 65 on the harrisburg expressway.

50 on the j.f.x. down towards coldspring. 53 at the fort mchenry toll plaza. checking out ok at york road on the north side. we will let you know if any problems develop. >> time is running out for the last minute shoppers. youf you're not done yet, are not alone. rob roblin joins us live from towson. >> lots of folks were out shopping. it will be that way again today. the spirit was in the year at the towson town market yesterday as last-minute shoppers hit the mall. >> doing shopping for my ex- husband and we're having the time of our lives. this is for the kids.

they cannot see that. >> i am pretty sure my husband has an shopped yet. >> there are millions of shoppers better not quite done. 26 million have not started. 17 million plan to hit the stores on christmas eve. >> i know who i need to buy for but not what to get. >> sales this holiday season are on track to top $586 billion. the most optimistic forecasts since the recession. >> $11.2 billion in sales on black friday. there were a very strong results compared to last year. retailers hoping that consumers will come back. >> next year, shop early was the advice we got. that is what we always say but

we never do. it is the same every year. if you have some shopping to do, check the store hours. some stores are open 24 hours. and good luck. rob roblin, wbal-tv 11 news. >> it is the season for giving. how can you give safely? >> whether it is the holiday spirit or tax deduction, a charitable giving tends to give up this time of year. >> he did have some charities that are just forming. their intent was good. they needed to go through the process. >> there's plenty of advice about charitable giving. >> be aware of unsolicited e- mail, texts, phone calls.

>> you can check out a charity online at give.org. >> they look get financial information but also fund raising and effectiveness information. >> they list charity expenses. how much of your dollar goes towards the actual cause. fundraising expenses and administrative costs, which should be called. at least 65% of your money should go to programs. a special with newer charities, asked questions before you give. >> it needs to be registered. >> it is not just the attorney general that needs to sign off. if you're planning to give to relief, there is a list

of credible charities. out to anyke it individuals. >> lady gaga has made good on her promise to reach out to daniel borowy. he is a longtime fan of lady gaga. she was urged to come to visit. he did receive a package in the mail from his idol. there was a pair of tickets to one of her upcoming shows. >> it is always good when they follow through. 5:37. if you're feeling stress, you are not alone.

>> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. how will you be spending christmas? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> this is traffic on the west side at liberty road. we will pray you up to date on we will pray you up to date on your morning commute

>> welcome back to 11 news today. 5:39. there is a live look from our skycam right now. a few clouds are starting to push anin.

temperatures are starting off below freezing. a storm system is bringing some rain. 32 right now in catonsville. 27 at b.w.i. marshall. there is the cloud cover in and theo build on an rain movie in from the south. this will start as a rain-n snow mix. the rose will be wiped -- the roads will be wet later today. >> the holidays can be a headache for adults. a change in schedule and eating and drinking habits and

increasing responsibilities. try to get extra rest. have a glass of water for every alcoholic beverage you consume. try to ease the muscle tension. treating babies as young as two weeks old. it must be given in doses in accordance with their exact weight. parents must ask the pharmacist for special dispensers. tamiflu is used to treat tehe flu. >> 5:41. 28 degrees on tv hill. the true meaning of the christmas season comes alive. >> ava has your full forecast

when we come back.

>> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> time now to take a look at your morning commute. let's look at how the roads are shaping up. 65 on the north side over towards 795. 54 on the west side. the north side is checking out ok. traffic is a little bit heavy but moving well on the entire beltway. 65 on the southbound harrisburg expressway. problem free all the way down to the beltway. traffic without delay at this time. a smooth ride on 295 down towards 100.

that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. . now get the latest on the weather fro mava. >> the roots are dry or now. just a few clouds building in. rain making its way towards roanoke and extending into the appalachians. it will interact with some colder temperatures. it could be a wintry mix in certain parts of the states. let's talk about the temperatures. it is pretty mild right now. 46 in atlanta. these temperatures are all above freezing. it is the rain event for the south. baltimore starting out below the freezing mark. any precipitation will start as an icy mix.

it will change to rain. it could start to stick on the roads. 27 at the airport. 27 in gaithersburg. 40 degrees downtown. upper 20's in parkton. lower eastern shore, this is a rain event. there could be an icy mix to start north of there. this could start off as an icy mix. possibly some freezing rain in the mountains. be very careful driving west of hagerstown into the evening. the worst time of the day for baltimore will be around 10:00

a.m. or 11:00 a.m. this morning. we are not expecting much accumulation. the rain tapers off early tonight. 30's and 20's. partly sunny on christmas day. we watched as another storm moves in one state into thursday. that could bring wintry mix. >> christmas came a little bit early for those who have fallen on hard times. >> it was a cold day to wait outside for a party. the promise of a free christmas party warm up the season. >> merry christmas! merry christmas! >> the big moment was santa's

arrival and each trout received a gift from a huge mountain of presents. they have thrown this party and one member has been there every time. >> it breaks me up. >> it is a special day for me. my daughter is 2 years old and gets no christmas is. >> best day of the year. the parents are thankful for it. it makes you feel good. >> one child said what he wanted do not come in a box. .> that's all i really want >> this village is the record

holder measuring 185,000 square feet. they walked through the recreation of the birthplace of jesus with more than 330 figures. >> pretty amazing. 5:48. ravens fans got an early christmas present. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. good luck. have a good night. here you go. you, too.

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responses. we will read more in our next hour. >> the ravens came roaring out of the gates to claim the title of afc north chance. first quarter, joe flacco tosses into torrey smith. that was a pickup of 43 yards. that would take an early 7-0 lead. touchdown for ray rice. then we move to the fourth quarter. watch him go, 78 yards. the ravens make it to another division title. 33-14. >> we kept saying we had everything in front of us.

we could still win the division and, here and play as well as we did today. that says a lot of what kind of team we are and what kind of team we're going to be. >> we just need to shuffle the cards and see have the matchups play out. the ravens could finish with the third or fourth seed. right now baltimore would face indianapolis in the wild car route. the first-round bye is up for bids. buck showalter nearest a contract extension with the orioles. bringing baltimore back to its winning ways and they are reportedly in the final stages

of negotiations. a deal is expected to be finalized early in the new year. if he wants to be here, we want him here. >> i'm having flashbacks to your sports days. on.ring int what happened that caused the deaths of four people. >> he can see you when you are sleeping. where you can find a super sized santa. >> a storm system is approaching from the south. it could be a wintry mix here. >> traffic on the west side looks pretty good.

>> we think of what love ones who are sacrificing their lives. we take our editorial time to share greetings from those in the military. easily available on wbaltv.com. click on editorials. happy holidays. >> hi. and stationed in cobble, afghanistan. season's greetings to my wife and daughter. i love you and miss you. >> i would like to send a

holiday shot ouut-out. i love and miss you all. bye. calvaryerving the u.s. from northern afghanistan. i would like to say hi to my family and friends back in bel air, maryland. >> i'm serving in afghanistan. happy holidays. hqhqhqhqhqhqhqhqq